Procurement Manager in Greater London

Job Summary: £53,592 FTE per annum. Full time, 35 hours per week. Fixed term contract ending 31st December 2027. This contract has the potential to become permanent.

About the role: London-based contract with the option of hybrid working between the office and home. We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to support the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy’s Facilities & Operations team at an exciting time, to lead on major procurement activity across the organisation to deliver value for money for our members, best practice contract management and ensure we are maximising value from our supplier relationships. The CSP is a dynamic organisation with an ambitious corporate strategy to increase our support to members and ensure we are fit for purpose as a sector-leading hybrid working organisation. The Procurement Manager is a key appointment offering the opportunity to shape and professionalise procurement across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening governance, achieving savings, and building lasting capability in procurement and contract management, ensuring fit for purpose services are achieved across the Society in a value for money led, well-coordinated way for the benefit of our members, now and in the future. This is particularly important to us as we embark on a multiyear programme of Digital Transformation, which involves reprocuring business critical contracts and embedding positive supplier relationships.

Responsibilities: The Facilities & Operations team work as part of the Corporate Services and Infrastructure (CSI) directorate. CSI is a centre for excellence; a collection of professionals leading the CSP in its ambition to be a modern, influential and impactful organisation. Our Charter aligns strongly to the CSP’s values and recognises the connection between our work, that of our colleagues and the care our members provide to patients.

Candidate Profile: A leader and collaborator, looking for an outstanding opportunity to lead on transformation across the organisation? A solutions focused and big picture thinker, who is able to challenge and shape efficiencies across the organisation? Driven and passionate about building effective relationships and maximising value for money? Able to challenge well and support budget holders development at all levels across the organisation? A values-led and trusted people leader with strong technical skills?

Working arrangements: Hybrid working: The CSP operates a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work between their home and the office. While we do not stipulate the number of days in the office, employees can decide, through discussions with their line managers, how, when, and where they work best, balancing the needs of the CSP, the team, and themselves. Employees are still expected to attend the office for in-person meetings when required for their role and the organisation. Homeworking is subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which include a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from. Flexible working: We currently have employees working part-time, job share, compressed hours, adjusted start and finish times, and other non-standard working patterns. We are open to considering alternative arrangements and would welcome discussion with successful candidates about any specific flexibility they may require, subject to organisational needs.

Equality and Belonging: Accessibility and adjustments: To support an equitable and accessible recruitment experience, we actively encourage candidates to let us know if they require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages. Please contact us, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Confident Scheme: As part of the Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the six essential criteria we have selected will normally be shortlisted for interview. There may be occasions, such as having a high volume of applications, where it is not possible to interview all Confident candidates who meet the six selected essential criteria for the role. We may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both candidates with and without disabilities. In these circumstances, we will ensure that a proportionate number of disabled candidates are shortlisted for interview. Our commitment to equity and belonging: The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we work and live in. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to Equity and Belonging throughout the application and interview stages.